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Lets Grow, Lend A Helping Hand DVD review

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“Let’s Grow” - Lend a Helping Hand DVD Box Art

DVD synopsis:  

Meet Kelly and Chica, the hosts of TV’s The Sunny Side Up Show n the 24-hour preschool channel, Sprout.  Join them as they host this special collection of delightful adventures featuring your favorite friends, Barney, Bob the Builder, Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam and Angelina Ballerina, and discover how quickly things can go from squeaky clean to terribly messy.  Throughout all the stories and with Kelly and Chica’s help, your children will learn that when friends work together, any job can be fun!

Hosts Kelly and Chica describe what a helping hand is and show young viewers how they can be helping hands at home by creating a recycling bin, putting away their clothes, turning off the lights and using kind words to help others feel better. So follow along with these five episodes and learn about the importance of  lending a helping hand!

The 5 episodes featured on this dvd are:

  1. Thomas and Friends: Dirty Work
  2. Barney:Litterbot
  3. Bob The Builder:  Clean as a Whistle Bristle
  4. Fireman Sams: Mothers Helper
  5. Angelina Ballerina:  The Ballerina Ragdoll

 ****It’s very important to me that my kids learn to help one another, and this DVD really helps. It shows children the importance of lending a hand to others through their favorite characters. Kelly and Chica make learning so much more fun, my kids said Kelly and Chica are now their favorite. We really enjoyed this movie!

Release date: 1 /12/09

Retail(srp):$14.98

Running time:68 minutes long

Rating:8

Disclosure:I did not receive compensation for this review. I did receive a product  to facilitate my review.

My Strong and Happy Contest Entry

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5 Minutes for Mom is holding a contest with Yoplait kids. They want parents to show their childs drawing showing themselves Happy.

Here is my entry

This was drawn by my 4 year old daughter McKenzie. What makes her happy is sunny days, rainbows and of course love.

I hope to make the finalist where your vote could help my child win $1000.00 towards educational classes.

Winnie the Pooh: Valentine for you Review

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Product description:  Get ready to fall in love with this timeless Special Edition of Winnie The Pooh’s beloved Valentine’s Day classic! Join Pooh and his pals as they set off on an exciting adventure to find the Smitten (love bug) they think has bitten Christopher Robin. Brimming with magic and delightful songs, A VALENTINE FOR YOU reminds us that there’s room in our hearts for both old and new friends! Then, enjoy extra fun and laughter with two more charming tales: Un-Valentine’s Day and My Hero.
 
Bonus Features:
Catch the love bug game.
there are 6 Valentine cards that come with DVD
 
**** We thought this was very fun DVD. My children do not watch Winnie the Pooh often, and have never seen an episode with Christopher Robin. It was great getting to show them the Pooh I grew up with. I’m actually not a fan of the new Tigger and Pooh show. This DVD is very educational for teaching preschoolers about Valentines day. My kids favorite part was when Pooh dressed up as a mailbox. This is a great Valentine gift for kids!
 
Release date: 1/5/2010
Retail(srp): $29.99
Running time:60 minutes
Rating: 8
Disclosure: I received a product for my review. no other compensation was provided. all thoughts are my own.

Win a little girls Cozy(giveaway)

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I participated in a promotion with Twittermoms in which I won a cozy and was offered another to giveaway.

These cozys are super soft and fits girls ages 6-9, but honestly This fit me and i am normally a juniors size 11.

 

To enter: leave me a comment with who you’d give this to.

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contest closes 2/4/09

Disclosure: I received product as part of a contest i won and an extra was provided to me by the company to giveaway.

Thomas and Friends: Splish, Splash, Splosh Review

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Synopsis(from dvd case):Even when it’s wet outside you can still have plenty of fun, especially when you share your adventures with Thomas & Friends! Grab your galoshes and join the team as they prepare for rainy day visits and sudsy spills, and then get unstuck from a snowy situation in this collection of stories from the Island of Sodor.

There is a new host on the Island of Sodor, Driver Perkins(who will only be seen on DVD).Driver Perkins helps out all the engines as well as Sir Tompham Hatt.

There are 4 episodes on this dvd:

  1. Playtime
  2. Splish, Splash, Splosh
  3. Slippy Sodor
  4. Snow tracks

There are also interactive games on this dvd:

  1. Lift and Load Crane game
  2. Counting With Thomas

****This movie is fun and educational. Thomas meets a new engine name Charlie who only wants to play and Thomas doesn’t want to seem like he is not fun. So he agrees to race and have fun, but when he loses his passengers, he feels horrible. He gets to play in the rain and puddles. As well as play in the snow.  This DVD teaches how important rules are, and working together. We really enjoyed this movie.

The games are very fun as they teach counting and concentration skills.

Release date: 1/5/2010

Retail(SRP):$14.98

Running Time:46 minutes

Rating:9

To learn more about Thomas and friends go to www.thomasandfriends.com

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post I did receive a product from Hit Entertainment to facilitate my review.

Start your Day Off With A Healthy Breakfast

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I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t eat breakfast, well not every day at least.  Being a mom of three I just don’t really have the time. I do make sure my kids eat a good breakfast. Mainly cereal with fruits.

General Mills wants you to know the importance of breakfast, especially in children. ready-to-eat cereal eaters consume less fat, less cholesterol and more fiber than non-cereal eaters?  Cereals also deliver important vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients.

Cereal is a Great and easy way bring the family together at the table for breakfast. A study in 1998 showed that kids who ate breakfast did better in school, better on tests, fewer disciplinary problems, and are more likely to attend class on time. Compared to kids who skipped breakfast.

General Mills sent me 4 coupons to try their Cereals. We tried out Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cookie Crisp, Trix Swirl, and Fruity Cheerios. My kids loved them, they are tasty, enjoyable and still healthy. With less sugars, calcium and vitamin D, it’s a great way to enjoy breakfast. Plus my kids are so happy, they don’t have to eat just plan cereal anymore.

You can find a $1.00 off coupon for General Mills cereal here

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post, I did however receive 4 coupons and information  free from General Mills through My Blog Spark for  my review.

Barney Please and Thank You Review

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Synopsis(from dvd case): When Baby bop forgets to say “please” and “thank you”, Barney realizes it’s time for a lesson on how magic words can make other people feel good inside. As Baby Bop daydreams about a world without good manners, she realizes that being polite is not only important but it’s easy to do after all.

There are three episodes on this dvd:

  1. Magic Words
  2. Tea-riffic Manners
  3. Caring Hearts

This DVD includes 20 songs like Good Manners, Please and Thank you, Being Together, and clean up.

Bonus features:

  • Baby Bop’s tea party games
  • cakes, cups and colors
  • alphabet cookies

****I’m not really a big fan of Barney and never have been. I caught my kids watching it the other day when I came home, and I was surprised at how much they enjoyed watching it. This DVD features some great lessons on manners caring and sharing. I love how they talk about Manners. My kids are learning from this as they have been a bit selfish lately. This is a great movie for preschoolers.

Release Date:1/5/10

Retail(srp):$14.98

Running Time:65 minutes long

For more fun with barney visit www.barney.com

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this review. I did receive a product from Hit Entertainment to facilitate my review.

The Dog Who Saved Christmas Review

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Product Description: The Bannister family’s new addition, Zeus (Mario Lopez)  a former K-9 police hero, appears to be less than the dependable guard dog the family needs.  However, when two burglars set out to break into the Bannister’s home while they’re away for Christmas, Zeus seizes the chance to be a hero, proving every dog – even this one – has his day. 

****This movie was kind of predictable. It’s a cute movie, and my children really enjoyed it. I thought it was a lot like Home Alone, just with a dog instead of a child. Family goes away, burglars plan to strike, dog saves the day. The big difference in this movie though is no one thought the dog was a good guard dog.

SRP retail:$19.99 but you can get it for 12.99 at amazon

Running Time:88 minutes

Release date: December 8, 2009

Rating:6

Disclosure: I received the product for free for sole purposes of my review. All opinions are my own.

Winnie The Pooh A Valentine for You Giveaway(closed)

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This Valentine themed animated collection features three Winnie the Pooh stories including a new-to-DVD adventure “My Hero” a fun bonus feature (“Catch the Love Bug” game), Pooh-themed Valentines cards inside each DVD plus all features from the original.

To enter this giveaway tell me who you would give this to.

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Contest closes 1/8/09 5 pm est

Great Holiday movie: The Velveteen Rabbit Review

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Product Description:One of the most beloved family tales of all time returns in this enchanting combination of live-action drama and animated adventure. The Velveteen Rabbit tells the story of a boy name Toby who has to stay with his grandmother while his father is away during the holidays. While he is there he discovers her magic attic, where three forgotten toys including a stuffed rabbit, unlock an imaginative world that will change all their lives forever.

****I have never seen this movie or read the book. This movie really is incredible.  when he is sent to live with his grandmother she is very uptight and distant but the longer Toby stays the more fun the grandmother becomes.   It’s really very sad and just like many stories. Father is always gone and never around, son gets his heart-broken, and turns to his animals for friendship. This is truly a great story, and we really enjoyed it. 

Release date: October 6, 2009

Retail:$14.98

Running time:88 minutes

Rating: 10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. I did receive a product at no cost to me to facilitate my review.

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